Christmas Dinner

Tuesday
December 7
at
6:00 pm
at the church

Relief Society
Christmas Dinner

Hope to see you there!

Nursery provided

Felt Slippers

These are cute for boys or girls. Hobby Lobby has a lot of really cute felt including cameo, polka dots, animal prints and so many others. These only cost around $0.75 for me to make and took about 20 minutes from start to finish.

For complete instructions click here

Ribbon Belts

To find the directions to these belts click here

To find the dirction to these belts click here

tons of ideas

There are tons of ideas on the Martha Stewart website. We got several of our ideas there. If you are looking for something specific that isn't posted yet, please leave a comment on the blog or facebook, or call Laura or Heather. We'll be adding things to blog as the day goes on.

Wooden nativity

For instructions and pattern, click here:

12 days of Christmas bags

Here is a 12 days of Christmas idea using 12 Christmas stories. You could easily adapt this idea in many ways. They put all the items in one bag and made one delivery. You could do that, or take one per day, which is more common. They gave an item to go with each story. You could do that, or just give them the story every day. Either way, it is a fun way to do the 12 days of Christmas. I think many families would enjoy getting these stories. You could also use a few different stories if you have certain ones that your family really enjoys.

Click here for the link.

Mom, I'm Bored Jar

This is a jar you can make to give your kids ideas of things to do when they are bored. There are printable ideas, but I recommend adding your own as well. You may want to leave some of their ideas out, too, depending on your own personal preference.

For instructions, click here:

Sock Monkeys!

To make a sock monkey, you will need one pair of socks (one sock for the body and legs and the other is for the arms, tail, mouth, and ears)

For instructions to make sock monkeys click here

Craft and Gift Idea Night

Join us Tuesday
NOVEMBER 9
For our
Craft and Gift Idea Night
at 6:30 pm
in the Cultural Hall

We will have tons of ideas of crafts and gifts you can make for the holidays, for your kids, for neighbors and friends...all sorts of ideas. AND.....drumroll please.....you'll get a packet of ideas to take home! PLUS, if you have a project that you'd like to work on (surrounded by friends!), bring it with you and work on it after the class! And if you have a great idea to share, bring it with you!

Christmas Dinner

Please join us for our annual

Christmas Dinner

December 7

at 6:00 pm

at the church

A children's class will be available.

Attention Moms!

Play Group this week: Playing in the leaves in Wendy Mason's back yard! How seriously fun is that? Come and play! Tuesday at 1:00...Don't forget!

Craft and Gift Idea Night

NOVEMBER 9

Come and get some ideas for crafts and gifts. We have some really cute ideas to share with you! We will be starting at 6:30 pm. Afterwards, if you would like to stay and work on a project of your own (for example if you are making something for your children for Christmas and you don't want them to see you working on it, you can bring it that night.)

WARD SUPER SATURDAY

This Super Saturday activity is for the entire ward to attend. Each auxiliary will have projects to work on (High Priests, Elders, Young Men, Young Women, Primary, and Relief Society). We need your help! Please come and have fun working together! We will meet at the church at 10, then break up into groups and work on a wide variety of projects. Hope to see you there!

sewing class

Tuesday night (Sept 7) we will be making pillowcase dresses at the church at 6:30. The Young Women will be joining us as well. If you want to make this project, you will need to purchase fabric (measure from the chest down to the length you want it and add several inches for seam allowances. If you want two coordinating fabrics, you will need 10 inches. You can also add embellishments such as rick rack or ribbon if you want. For the top straps you can use ribbon or a little more fabric.

Remember, you can bring any project you want, if you aren't interested in this particular project. Come and sew with us! It's really a lot of fun. If you don't know how to sew, this is a great opportunity to try it out. This is a very easy project that would make a great gift.

Please remember to bring a sewing machine if you have one, an extension cord if you have one, and scissors, fabric, thread, etc... If you have a rotary cutter and mat, that would be great to bring also.

Upcoming Activities

School is starting soon and we'll all be getting back into our normal routines! Here is what we have planned for the rest of this year:
On September 7th we will be combining with the Young Women to make pillowcase dresses for little girls, and tops for the Young Women. We'll add pictures here soon so you can see what they look like.
In October (12th) we will be having a geneology class to teach us more about the new things the church has to offer. Also we will be participating with the entire ward in a Humanitarian Project day which will be a lot of fun (9th or 16th).
In November (9th)we will have a class to give you ideas of things you can make or do for Christmas gifts. We will also have another sewing night (16th).
Dec 7th is our Christmas Dinner.

Clothes!

Tuesday the 17th: Clothing Exchange! If you are interested, please look through the closets in your house for items that have been outgrown and bring them along. You may come and choose items even if you do not bring anything. This is a great chance to get a few new items for kids for school for free! Adult clothing and baby clothing will also be exchanged...whatever you have! Come!!!

Car Seat Covers and More

Ann will be teaching us how to make car seat covers at the church at 6:00 Tuesday, August 10th. You will need 2 different contrasting colors of material. One yard of each if you want to make the ties out of fabric. (or you can make the ties with ribbon which is much easier, in that case bring 3/4 yard of each fabric, and then you will also need contrasting ribbon for the ties on the top). Also if you want embellishments such as rick rack then you should bring that as well. Please bring a sewing machine if you have one, along with your thread, scissors, etc, and an extension cord if you have one. If you are not interested in making this project, feel free to bring along whatever project you are already working on. It's a lot of fun to sew with everyone else!

The Humanitarian Board is collecting school supplies: glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils, child scissors, pencil sharpeners, stickers, and construction paper. If you can help out we would appreciate it. To involve the youth and Primary kids we are holding a contest. We will have baskets in front of the primary doors and the Young Women/Men's doors for the next three weeks. Drop your donated items in to help them win!

The Humanitarian Board is also collecting fabric of any kind and size. The would like to start making bags for school kits as well as quilts. If you have anything to donate contact Stephanie Duvall.

Tuesday the 17th: Clothing Exchange: the last one went well...there were a lot of cute things! If you are interested, please look through the closets in your house for items that have been outgrown and bring them along that night. You may come and choose items even if you do not bring anything. This is a great chance to get a few new items for kids for school for free! Adult clothing and baby clothing will also be exchanged...whatever you have!

Please contact Valerie McCorristin if she doesn't yet have a picture of you for the ward directory. If you don't have her contact info, send an email to wardcookbook@yahoo.com and we will send it to you in a private message.

Clothing Exchange

On July 27th we will be having a clothing exchange at 6:30 pm.
If you have clothes you need to get rid of
or if you have kids that are in need of some clothing for school
this is the perfect opportunity.
Bring what you can to participate.
Please make sure the clothes you bring are in good condition.
Hopefully everyone can benefit from this.

Summer Social!

Please join us:

Tuesday, July 13th
at 6:30 pm
for a Relief Society
Summer Social

It will be held in Karen Lamb's back yard (351 N 1000 E). Please bring a snack, dessert, or salad to share. We will have some games to play and have fun getting to know each other. Please try to find a sitter for the kids, but if for some reason you can't, still come and bring them with you. We hope to see you there!

Saturday June 19th we are having a preparedness class at the church at 10 am. The brethren are welcome to join us....we would love to have them there. We will be talking about food storage and canning, 72 hour kits, and giving tips on how to use your wheat storage. We will have handouts and recipes for you to take home. We encourage you to be prepared for the unexpected and when we get together to discuss these topics, everyone benefits from each other. Come with your questions and your ideas to share. For those of you who ordered a basic 72 hour kit, we will have them ready for you. If you did not purchase one, and want to make your own, we will have a list of things you can put in one. We hope to see you there!

Pillowcase Class

Tomorrow night (Tuesday June 8) we will be making pillowcases at the church. Bring 3/4 of a yard of your main fabric and 10 inches of contrasting color for the edge. Also, bring a sewing machine if you have one. See you at 6:30 pm. (For those who don't know, our activity night has changed to Tuesdays for awhile.) Also, if you are still working on an apron, you are welcome to bring that to work on.

Upcoming Class

On Saturday June 19th we will be having a class on food storage and emergency preparedness. We want to make sure that everyone has a 72-hour kit. We are putting together a very basic 72-hour kit for those who would like to purchase them. The kits will be $25.00 and they will include survival items and food for 3 days (see the items listed below.) We will also be handing out lists of what you should put in a kit if you'd prefer to put together one on your own. We need to collect the money by Sunday June 13th. Please let us know if you want one and give your money to Laura Hawkins or Heather Stites. We will be sending around a sign-up at church tomorrow. Also, we would like to have your favorite recipe using wheat. Please email it back to us or bring it to church. We will be giving out ideas on how to use your wheat....but we'd like to have as many ideas as possible, so please send your favorites to us. Also, the men are welcome to attend if they would like to.

Basic Kit $25.00
Water purification tablets
Emergency blanket
Poncho
100 hour candle
trail mix
crackers
juice boxes
candy
peanut butter
tuna
vienna sausages
applesauce
spaghetti O's
fruit snacks
gum
granola bars

Children's Group Thursday at 12:00

This Thursday, May 20th at noon, we will have another Children's Craft Group. We will be having a "picnic" activity. Bring a lunch or snack and a blanket to sit on. Please note that we are meeting a little later than usual. Meet at the church. Hope to see you there!

Coupon Class This Thursday, May 13th

Interested in learning more about the art of Couponing?

Learn how to:

• Shop at one grocery store...no running around town!

• Buy all your family's groceries, household, and personal care items, (including diapers) all for about $200 for a family of four -while building massive food storage at the same time!

• No clipping and filing individual coupons- quick and easy! A huge way to save money!

• Eat a healthy, well balanced diet, and have ease in meal planning!

• Use the Free website...no cost to attend the class and no cost to use the website

• Get a newspaper subscription at a great price

Come and join us this Thursday in the Relief Society Room at 6:30.
See you there! Bring a friend!

Children's Craft this THURSDAY

Children's Craft Class, tomorrow May 6 at 10:00 am at the church, for all kids who are not in school at that time, and their moms. Bring washable markers if you have some. See you there!

30 Meals in a Day Activity

Upcoming Activity

April 22nd at 6:30 pm

30 Meals in a Day

by Penny McEntire

She will demonstrate making/preparing 17 different meals that evening. It will go fast... it usually takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes once she gets started. It goes very quick! You will receive a packet of recipes, menus, shopping lists and information.

She has asked us to provide the following:

3 large pizza pans,

non-stick spray,

3 small zucchini, sliced very thin,

2 large white onions, chopped very small,

1 pkg. of sliced mushrooms,

2 pkg. cream cheese,

2 lbs. shredded mozzarella cheese.

If you would like to sign up for an item, please comment.

Also we are looking for a few volunteers to come early to help set up and prepare. If you are able to come at 5:45, please sign up also!

Flirty Aprons at 6:30!

Thursday, March 25th, Ann Haymond is going to show us how to make flirty aprons. You will need 28 inches of one color for the body of the apron and 2 yards of a contrasting color for the ruffles. This amount will make 2 aprons. You could share material with a friend or use on for a gift (Mother's Day is coming up!) If you would like to make a children's apron you will need 16 inches of fabric for the body and 1 yard for the ruffles. For a boy's apron you will not need the ruffles, just a little fabric to make a pocket for tools, etc. If you have a sewing machine, please bring it. We will be meeting in the Relief Society Room.

Ann has offered to help you "ruffle" your fabric in advance, which will save you a lot of time and effort. If you would like her to do this for you, please take it to her ASAP so she will have time to do it. Out of courtesy to her, please do not wait until the last minute to do this. Her address is 265 N 1070 E.

If for some reason you cannot provide material for this project, please contact a member of the Relief Society Presidency and they will provide some for you. We would love for everyone to participate. This is a great way to learn those basic sewing skills!!!

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Children's Craft this THURSDAY

We will be meeting for Children's Craft this Thursday March 18 at 10:00 at the church.

Children's Craft this THURSDAY

Children's Craft Thursday March 11 at 10:00 am at the church!

A few pictures from the RS Birthday Dinner

Here are some pictures from our activity. If anyone has any more, send them in and we'll add them! Thanks to Valerie for these pictures!!!

Relief Society Birthday Dinner

Come and celebrate the birthday of Relief Society. We will be holding our activity on Thursday March 4th at 6:00 pm. Our theme is "March Forth on March Fourth." Sunday dress is requested because we will be going into the chapel to listen to the speaker after dinner. Hope to see you there!

This Week's Lesson

Our Relief Society lesson for this week will be, "Let Virtue Garnish Your Thoughts" by Bishop H. David Burton from the October 2009 conference.

Bean Museum Excursion

We will be taking a trip to the Bean Museum at BYU this Thursday, the 24th. Anyone is welcome to come along, including kids of any age (if they are not in school during that time). If you want to meet us there, be there at 11:45. If you would like to carpool and/or follow others over, please be at the church at 11:30. The kids will be doing a scavenger hunt while we are there. You may want to feed your kids lunch early that day. We hope that you can make it....it'll be a lot of fun!

Coupon Class Cancelled

The Coupon Class scheduled for Thursday the 18th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another time. If you have a neighbor that does not have email, or doesn't check their email often, could you please pass this information along to them? Thanks so much!

Also, a reminder that the Stake Relief Society is having an activity this coming Saturday, the 20th from 9 am to 12 pm. There are 4 workshops and you can choose to attend 3: basic cooking, cooking with food storage, budgeting, and getting out of debt. This is a great opportunity. Please come and join in to learn some important information that will help us all be more self sufficient.

If you are interested in running, please meet at the corner of 1000 E and 300 North at 6:30 AM on Mondays and Wednesdays!

Upcoming events:
Feb 25th: Bean Museum excursion. Meet at the church at 11:30 or at the museum at 11:45. Bring the kids!
March 4th: Relief Society Birthday dinner at 6:00 pm. We will have Rick Macy speak to us after dinner (he has played numerous roles in church productions). Sunday dress please, as we will be in the chapel after dinner. Sorry, no children's class will be available, but all other ward activities will be cancelled this evening. If you would like to sign up to bring something for the meal, please contact Heather Stites at 801-380-4189
March 18th: 6:00 pm: 30 meals in a day. Learn how to prepare a whole month's meals in just one day. Samples will be available.

Children's Craft this THURSDAY

Children's Craft Class Thursday February 11th at 10.00 am. If you would like to bring Valentines to exchange, you may. If you don't want to do Valentines, come anyway!!!!

February 2nd Recipe Exchange

Recipe Exchange February 2nd at the Ipson's home.

Home Organization and Cleaning Tips Activity

Thursday January 28th at 6:30 pm.
Please send us an email (wardcookbook@yahoo.com) with your
favorite organization and cleaning tips
so that we can include it in our handout.

We are still trying to put together a visual presentation to show you but we
NEED
PICTURES!!!
If we don't get pictures we can't do this.
If you would be so kind as to send us a picture of something you have
organized in your home, OR let us come and take a picture,
we would be so grateful!
Send us an email at the address above. We need to get the pictures done by Tuesday night.
If you have multiple things...we can use as many as we can get. If you know someone else who has something cool to share, let us know and we will contact them.

Also, we will have a children's class but we need to know in advance if you
will be bringing your kids. We need to know how many and how old they are so we
can make sure we have sufficient supplies. Mothers who bring children will take turns in the class so that everyone gets a chance to participate. The Young Women will not be watching the kids. (This is what the church has asked us to do for our activities instead of having a typical "nursery.") Please send us an email or reply to this post to sign up for the children's class.

Children's Craft this THURSDAY

Moms!
Join us for Children's Craft day this Thursday at 10 am at the church.
If you have any young children who are not yet attending school (or go to school in the afternoon), bring them to this activity! Kids are welcome to stay for a brief playtime after the craft is over if you would like. Hope to see you there!

Can We Come to Your House????

Do you have at least ONE thing at your house that is
really organized????

YES,
we KNOW you DO!!!

Can we come and take a picture of it???
Please?????

(or will you email a picture to us at wardcookbook@yahoo.com?)
email us, comment, or give us a call (Heather or Laura).
THANK YOU!!!

Do you want to start running?

Running Group
Starting on MONDAY!
6:30 am to 7:30 am every Monday and Wednesday.
Please comment if you are interested, or send an email
to wardcookbook@yahoo.com

Home Organization and Cleaning Tips Activity

Our next Relief Society Activity will be held on January 28th....more details coming soon! Check your email because we are sending out requests for your favorite organization and cleaning tips so that we can put together a booklet for everyone to take home that night. Thanks Sisters!

Children's Class

The next children's craft will be held on January 21st at the church at 10 am. If you are interested in providing the craft one time, please respond to this post. We will be sending around a sign-up sheet for the whole year at church. We will generally meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month (January is 1st and 3rd, though).

Here are the details from the sign up sheet:
Please sign up if you would like to prepare a simple craft for little kids to do together (you don’t have to have a child this age to sign up!). This is for children age 1 to 5. They are able to do simple tasks such as coloring, cutting, pasting, etc. The craft can be based on an upcoming holiday or season but does not have to be. Also, if you have a story to bring, that is always fun as well. If you would like to, you are welcome to bring a simple, non-messy snack (for example: in November we had mini cornucopias which were sugar cones filled with Runt candies, & in January we did a snow man craft & had a snowman snack of marshmallows, baby carrots, and baby chocolate chips). If you would like to sign up with someone else and work together, that would be great, too. (Maybe one can do the craft and the other can do a story or snack, etc.)

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Recipe Exchange Group

Recipe Exchange at the Dayley's
January 5th at 7:00
Email recipes to ndayley@gmail.com